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Title: Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Queen Victoria and her subjects -- The real Louis Napoleon -- Eugenie, Empress of the French -- The Prince of Wales -- The King of Prussia -- Victor Emanuel, King of Italy -- Louis Adolph Thiers -- Prince Napoleon -- The Duke of Cambridge -- Brigham Young -- The Liberal Triumvirate of England -- English Positivists -- English Toryism and its leaders -- "George Eliot" and George Lewes -- George Sand -- Edward Bulwer and Lord Lytton -- Par Nobile Fratrum: the two Newmans -- Archbishop Manning -- John Ruskin -- Charles Reade -- The exile-world of London -- The Reverend Charles Kingsley -- Mr. James Anthony Froude -- Science and orthodoxy in England.

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Summary: "Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches" by Justin McCarthy is a collection of biographical essays written in the late 19th century. The book provides an intricate examination of notable figures from various spheres, including politics, literature, and society, focusing on their intellect and character. The opening portion suggests that the author aims to present personal insights and evaluations, grounded in his observations and encounters, to give readers an understanding of these influential individuals. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to offer a unique perspective on prominent contemporary figures. McCarthy emphasizes that his sketches are not mere repetitions of existing literature but rather reflections based on personal experiences and direct observations of the subjects in their societal context. He begins by discussing the changing perceptions of monarchy in Europe, particularly focusing on Queen Victoria, and sets the stage for evaluating how these leaders interface with contemporary political dynamics. The author articulates a nuanced view of loyalty and governance, hinting at shifts in public sentiment that challenge the status quo of monarchical power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McCarthy, Justin, 1830-1912

EBook No.: 39298

Published: Mar 30, 2012

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T06:34:42Z Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches

This edition has images.

Title: Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Queen Victoria and her subjects -- The real Louis Napoleon -- Eugenie, Empress of the French -- The Prince of Wales -- The King of Prussia -- Victor Emanuel, King of Italy -- Louis Adolph Thiers -- Prince Napoleon -- The Duke of Cambridge -- Brigham Young -- The Liberal Triumvirate of England -- English Positivists -- English Toryism and its leaders -- "George Eliot" and George Lewes -- George Sand -- Edward Bulwer and Lord Lytton -- Par Nobile Fratrum: the two Newmans -- Archbishop Manning -- John Ruskin -- Charles Reade -- The exile-world of London -- The Reverend Charles Kingsley -- Mr. James Anthony Froude -- Science and orthodoxy in England.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Martin
Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Google Print
project.)

Summary: "Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches" by Justin McCarthy is a collection of biographical essays written in the late 19th century. The book provides an intricate examination of notable figures from various spheres, including politics, literature, and society, focusing on their intellect and character. The opening portion suggests that the author aims to present personal insights and evaluations, grounded in his observations and encounters, to give readers an understanding of these influential individuals. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to offer a unique perspective on prominent contemporary figures. McCarthy emphasizes that his sketches are not mere repetitions of existing literature but rather reflections based on personal experiences and direct observations of the subjects in their societal context. He begins by discussing the changing perceptions of monarchy in Europe, particularly focusing on Queen Victoria, and sets the stage for evaluating how these leaders interface with contemporary political dynamics. The author articulates a nuanced view of loyalty and governance, hinting at shifts in public sentiment that challenge the status quo of monarchical power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McCarthy, Justin, 1830-1912

EBook No.: 39298

Published: Mar 30, 2012

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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